Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is focused on addressing the continuing challenges for birds and their habitats. Our planet and our climate — and all of the communities that depend upon them — need bold action now more than ever.
In this webinar, you'll learn directly from ABC's government relations and policy experts about ongoing efforts to advance bird conservation in the United States. After a year under the new administration, we'll discuss the current status of bird conservation, challenges we anticipate, and opportunities to enact laws and regulations that support birds.
You'll also learn how pivoting to state-level advocacy resulted in big wins for birds in 2025 and how together, we can build on that momentum in 2026 — and beyond.
Presentations:
00:00:00 - Introduction by Brian Brooks, Vice President for Advocacy & Threats Programs
00:05:14 - Policy Recap and Looking Forward by Brian Brooks
00:13:10 - Policy highlights by Annie Chester, Policy Director
00:24:43 - Pesticides and Birds Campaign by Hardy Kern, Director of Government Relations, Birds and Pesticides Campaign
00:36:44 - Q&A
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is focused on addressing the continuing challenges for birds and their habitats. Our planet and our climate — and all of the communities that depend upon them — need bold action now more than ever.
In this webinar, you'll learn directly from ABC's government relations and policy experts about ongoing efforts to advance bird conservation in the United States. After a year under the new administration, we'll discuss the current status of bird conservation, challenges we anticipate, and opportunities to enact laws and regulations that support birds.
You'll also learn how pivoting to state-level advocacy resulted in big wins for birds in 2025 and how together, we can build on that momentum in 2026 — and beyond.
Presentations:
00:00:00 - Introduction by Brian Brooks, Vice President for Advocacy & Threats Programs
00:05:14 - Policy Recap and Looking Forward by Brian Brooks
00:13:10 - Policy highlights by Annie Chester, Policy Director
00:24:43 - Pesticides and Birds Campaign by Hardy Kern, Director of Government Relations, Birds and Pesticides Campaign
00:36:44 - Q&A
